Leil Selichot 5891 / סליחות 9651

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9651 occurs after nightfall on .

Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 5888 25 Elul 9648
Leil Selichot 5889 21 Elul 9649
Leil Selichot 5890 23 Elul 9650
Leil Selichot 5891 25 Elul 9651
Leil Selichot 5892 25 Elul 9652
Leil Selichot 5893 21 Elul 9653
Leil Selichot 5894 25 Elul 9654
Leil Selichot 5895 25 Elul 9655

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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